2016 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · MP65 KLM

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2016 Toyota Aygo was conducted on 17 June 2025 and resulted in a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which represents a clean current roadworthy status at the time of testing. Reviewing the recent history, the vehicle has alternated between pass and fail entries at the same annual test cycle, notably with simultaneous pass and fail outcomes recorded on 3 June 2024 and again on 2 June 2023. This dual-record structure is typical of a vehicle that fails initially, is repaired off-site, and then returns to the same centre and passes on the same day. Importantly, no specific defect categories have been recorded against any of these tests, which means there is no documented recurring failure point such as persistent braking, suspension, lighting, or emissions issues. The overall maintenance trend therefore appears stable, with no worsening pattern emerging from the available data and no advisories carried forward from the most recent examination. With a recorded mileage of 61,603 miles across approximately ten years of service, this Aygo is averaging around 6,160 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a small city car of its age. There are no significant mileage gaps or sudden accumulations visible from the MOT history that would suggest either prolonged periods of standing or unusually heavy use. This moderate, consistent usage pattern is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as it tends to keep consumables working through their service life without excessive wear, while also avoiding the specific risks associated with low-mileage or stored vehicles, such as seized brakes, deteriorated rubber components, and stale fluids. Given the clean advisory record, attention should now shift toward age and calendar-related deterioration rather than any specific MOT-flagged defect. As the vehicle approaches its tenth anniversary, the sidewalls of the tyres should be carefully inspected for perishing and cracking, particularly on the outer walls where UV exposure accelerates rubber degradation, and the tread depth should be confirmed to be above the legal 1.6mm minimum. The 12-volt battery is also approaching the end of its typical service life, so prospective buyers should verify the battery's age stamp and check for slow cranking or voltage drop during start-up. Brake discs, particularly on a car that has spent time parked, can develop surface corrosion that leads to binding calipers or juddering under braking, so a thorough test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to confirm smooth pedal feel and even retardation. Additionally, because the recorded mileage is modest, it is worth confirming the service book history independently, as an Aygo doing only 6,000 miles per year should ideally show annual or biennial oil and filter changes regardless of the odometer reading. Coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil all degrade with time rather than mileage, so any verifiable evidence of a recent fluid service adds confidence. On a road test, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the front MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links on a ten-year-old vehicle are prone to wear regardless of low mileage. Finally, inspect the underbody and wheel arches for any surface corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, as exhaust components are particularly vulnerable to internal and external rust on a vehicle of this age, even when general MOT results have remained clean.